A blog that centers around the CT/NYC scene at Bulls Bridge and the adventures of the extended whitewater family in the area. Not always whitewater, not always the Housatonic, but most of the time.....

Monday, April 26, 2010

Q: Where did Eric Jackson and Corran Addison start to develop their skills?A: Whitewater Slalom, where you learn how to train and gain very precise skills.

Q: How do you practice difficult moves without having to throw yourself down a scary creek?A: Slalom. Learn precision on easier water BEFORE you need the skills on the creek.

a few images from the Punch Brook Slalom practice this past Saturdaypart of the N.E.S.S.a "citizen" level slalom series with experts and beginners alikethe advanced boaters are usually on hand for casual instruction to beginning slalom paddler

bring any whitewater boat you haveno need for a slalom boat in this series

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

My youngest brother graduates this May from Stevens.He is on the design team for this project, so check it out.

from the front page of the websitehere is a brief description:

"What is RescueMe Phone?

In recent earthquakes, those trapped underground could signal only their presence to rescuers by striking a stone, shouting, or blowing a whistle. From these percussive signals, rescuers know that someone is still alive, but not who is trapped, where they are, or what their status is. The RescueMe Phone application digitally encodes the information rescuers need into the timing between the victim’s percussive signals. Rather than just signaling their presence, the trapped person can send their location or cell phone number. Once their location is known, the rescuers can begin digging. Their cell phone number tells rescuers who is trapped. At the disaster site, rescuers use specialized radio equipment to make a cell phone call to the victim."